William (Bill) Moorhead
William (Bill) Raymond Moorhead, 82, went home to be with The Lord on October 25, 2019 in Jasper, Texas. He was born in Port Arthur, Texas on September 7, 1937 to William Walter Moorhead and Adelle Melancon Moorhead. He was a resident of Nederland for forty-two years before moving to Lake Sam Rayburn, in Jasper, in 2005.
Bill graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in Port Arthur, Texas. He was in the United States Army and later became an operator at Oxy Chem Corporation. He was a member of the Oil Chemical and Atomic Workers Union, Port Neches Masonic Lodge #1163, and was an active member of Rayburn Baptist Church of Jasper.
Bill was a Christian man who loved sharing his faith with others. He was a wonderful, loving, and caring husband to his wife of fifty-eight years, Brenda Moorhead. He was such a loving and caring dad and paw paw to his children and grandchildren. Bill loved going fishing any time there was an opportunity with his family and friends, and he loved traveling and old cars.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-eight years, Brenda Moorhead; son, Bill Harris, of Nederland; daughter, Cheryl Moorhead Young and her husband, Ray, of Beaumont; beloved grandchildren, David Young, of Lumberton and Logan Young, of Beaumont; sisters, Mattie Mendoza and her husband, Felix, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana and Mimi Wheeler, of Flower Mound.
His parents, William Walter Moorhead and Adelle Melancon Moorhead, precede him in death.
A gathering of Mr. Bill Moorhead’s family and friends will begin at 10:00 a.m., with his funeral service to follow at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. His interment will follow at Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Research Institute, Web Donation, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, New York, New York 10006-3111.
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Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland
Memory Gardens of Jefferson County, Nederland
- 3098 u.s. 69 access rd nederland tx 77627
Funeral Service
Funeral Service
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 10/29/2019
- 11:00 am
- 505 n 12th street nederland tx 77627
- 10/29/2019
- 10:00 am
Comments
Shell & Braneff Family
Brenda and Cheryl, We are truly sorry to hear of Bill's passing. He was always so kind, generous and supportive, and we have great memories of our times sprent together at all the AGC functions. We know that your wonderful memories will also keep his spirit alive. Our thoughts and prayers are with your faimily during this difficult time. Jim Shell & Lisa Braneff
Terri Ennis Falks
We will miss Bill. Enjoyed growing up around him when we came to Port Neches/Port Arthur area for visits. Love you Brenda and family
Judy Arnold
Brenda and family we share your loss Bill and you were such caring neighbors to our Dad. The CW (shorty)Richardson Family
Dona Breeding
Brenda and Cheryl, , I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I think of you often and My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. .
Christie Huckaby (Sedtal)
So many of my childhood memories involve Mr. Bill. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. The world is more lonely today without him and his bright smile in it. We are all so sorry that we cannot be there, but please know that we are sending our love and prayers. Sincerely, Christie & Robbie Huckaby
Lee Acevedo Jr.
Brenda, Cheryl, Ray ,and Bill we are so sorry to hear of your loss. May our Lord wrap you in comfort and healing in your time of sorrow and always. God Bless You All, Lee & Gina Acevedo
Sydney Ennis Hunka
Brenda, So sorry to hear of Bill's passing. We have so many good memories of the Family get togethers at Auntie's house. Wishing comfort and peace surround you and that God will put his arms around you and give you strength. --Sydney
Connie & Todd Stinson
Brenda & Cheryl Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Though it may seem otherwise at times, remember that God will never put more on you than you can bear. Connie & Todd
Nancy Trowbridge
Sincere condolences in the loss of your sweet husband, father and grandpa. I was fortunate to spend time with Bill and Brenda during several chemo sessions in Lufkin while with a friend. They were precious neighbors here in Westwood. God's peace to all who mourn.
Gayle Broussard Young.
Brenda sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.. Prayer’s for you and your family.
Gayle Broussard Young.
Brenda sorry to hear of Bill’s passing.. Prayer’s for you and your family.
Janis Premeaux
Dearest Morehead Family, I trained on “A” shift with Bill on the outside reactor job. He was a wonderful person and Brenda he often shared his great love for you and his family!! My prayers go out to you all at this time. May the Lord comfort you all at this time and Bill will be missed by so many!! Janis Premeaux and Family
Doris Webb
His daughter Cheryl and husband Ray are my neighbors. I think I only met him once...but that was enough for me to know he loved his grandchildren. Fine man.
Tracy Champagne
My mother informed me of Bill’s passing when I was home for her 86th birthday last weekend. I join in mourning with his family and friends, one of many lives that he touched. Bill was my baseball coach in my Little League and Babe Ruth League days back in the 1970’s. He cared for his players and taught us not only how to play the game but what sportsmanship is all about. He led by enthusiastic example, and I have many fond memories of having played for him. He was even brave enough to take a bunch of 11 year olds to the Astrodome for an Astros game!! I truly regret not keeping in touch with Bill over the some 40 years since. He was a kind, caring, wonderful man.